Acquisition Specialist

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Accenture Federal Services is seeking an Acquisition Specialist to join our team and support our client in the Northern VA area. As an Acquisition Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in managing the end‑to‑end procurement process, ensuring that goods and services are sourced efficiently and cost‑effectively.

• Identifying potential suppliers
• Negotiating contracts
• Maintaining strong vendor relationships to support organizational objectives
• Analyzing market trends, assessing supplier performance, and coordinating with internal teams to align procurement strategies with business needs
• Streamlining purchasing activities and optimizing supply chain operations

• 2 years of experience with procurement software and/or logistics tracking tools
• Familiarity with contract management platforms, supplier evaluation frameworks, and data analysis tools
• Experience in managing logistics operations, overseeing shipment schedules, and resolving supply chain disruptions

• A background in negotiating with vendors, implementing cost‑saving initiatives, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams
• Contract negotiation
• Familiarity with supply chain software
• Vendor relationship management skills
• Knowledge of inventory control systems
• Technical background

Must have an active TS/SCI level clearance with a willingness to sit for a polygraph.

As required by local law, Accenture Federal Services provides reasonable ranges of compensation for hired roles based on labor costs in the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland. The base pay range for this position in these locations is shown below.

Compensation for roles at Accenture Federal Services varies depending on a wide array of factors, including but not limited to office location, role, skill set, and level of experience. Accenture Federal Services offers a wide variety of benefits. You can find more information on benefits here. We accept applications on an on‑going basis and there is no fixed Final date to receive applications.

The pay range for the states of California, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and the District of Columbia, and the city of Cleveland is:

$100,200—$203,400 USD

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This is grounded in our core values and our experience that hiring and developing great people who reflect different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds is key to driving innovation and delivering the results that our clients and the country count on.

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